TSS Subclass 482 Visa Update
The Australian Government has updated additional information about the valid period of the new pathways for subclass 482 short-term holders who are eligible to apply for permanent residency on April 21, 2022.
On March 18, 2022, the Australian Government announced that from July 1, 2022, subclass 482 short-term holders may be eligible to apply for the Permanent Visa.
To be eligible to apply as a short-term stream TSS 482 visa holder, applicants must have been in Australia during the COVID period (February 1, 2022, and December 14, 2021) for at least one year.
This article will outline the changes to the 482 Short Term occupations and the valid period of the new pathways.
The changes to the 482 Short Term occupations are:
- (Legacy 457 Worker) Age Limit exemption
If you have held a 457-visa on or after April 18, 2017, the age limit is waived when applying for a 186 TRT visa.
The age exemption will be accessible for 2 years from July 1, 2022
- Apply Third TSS Visa in the Short-Term Stream in Australia
If a 482 short term visa holder needs to extend a 482 short term visa, a third 482 visa can also be applied in Australia if the new application is made before July 1, 2023.
The third TSS visa will be accessible for 1 year from July 1, 2022
- Permanent Residence through 186 TRT Stream
Existing TSS subclass 472 visa holders in the short-term stream will be able to apply for a Permanent Residence through the 186 TRT stream.
This pathway will be available for 2 years from July 1, 2022
Contact us if you want to find out more about the eligibility requirements or want more information.
